Papa's Fish and Chips UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Papa's Fish and Chips UK fries in beef tallow, not seed oil. Across the 34 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
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Safest Orders at Papa's Fish and Chips UK
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Fishcake + Cola, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garden Salad | 1.0g |
| Fishcake | 2.0g |
| Plaice | 2.5g |
| Skate | 2.5g |
| Cod | 3.0g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Papa's Fish and Chips UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Prawn Cocktail | 4.0g |
| Chicken Burger | 4.0g |
| Chips | 4.0g |
| Coleslaw | 4.0g |
| Jumbo Sausage in Batter | 3.5g |
Every Papa's Fish and Chips UK item, ranked
All 34 items we have for Papa's Fish and Chips UK, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Cola | 0.0g |
| Diet Cola | 0.0g |
| Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Pot of Tea | 0.0g |
| Mushy Peas | 1.0g |
| Baked Beans | 1.0g |
| Garden Salad | 1.0g |
| Gravy | 1.0g |
| Bread and Butter | 1.0g |
| Curry Sauce | 1.5g |
| Spotted Dick | 1.5g |
| Fishcake | 2.0g |
| Sticky Toffee Pudding | 2.0g |
| Vanilla Ice Cream | 2.0g |
| Plaice | 2.5g |
| Skate | 2.5g |
| Apple Pie | 2.5g |
| Cod | 3.0g |
| Haddock | 3.0g |
| Rock Salmon | 3.0g |
| Scampi Wholetail | 3.0g |
| Cod Fish Bites | 3.0g |
| Chicken Nuggets | 3.0g |
| Fish Finger Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Small Chips | 3.0g |
| Onion Rings | 3.0g |
| Potato Pattie | 3.0g |
| Tartare Sauce | 3.0g |
| Milkshake | 3.0g |
| Jumbo Sausage in Batter | 3.5g |
| Prawn Cocktail | 4.0g |
| Chicken Burger | 4.0g |
| Chips | 4.0g |
| Coleslaw | 4.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Papa's Fish and Chips UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Papa's Fish and Chips UK fries in beef tallow, not seed oil. Across the 34 menu items we analyzed, it averages 2.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Papa's Fish and Chips UK cook with?
Our research indicates: beef dripping (standard frying medium at all branches; sustainably sourced palm oil offered only if a customer requests it in advance). Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Papa's Fish and Chips UK use beef tallow?
Yes. Our research indicates Papa's Fish and Chips UK fries in beef tallow. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Papa's Fish and Chips UK seed oil free?
Largely yes. Our research indicates Papa's Fish and Chips UK fries in beef tallow, which is not an industrial seed oil. Preparation can vary by location.
What is the safest thing to order at Papa's Fish and Chips UK?
Garden Salad is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa's Fish and Chips UK, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Papa's Fish and Chips UK?
Prawn Cocktail is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Papa's Fish and Chips UK, at an estimated 4.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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